10 Boston Events for Black Professionals This Week

There’s always something to do in the Bean! Check out my curated list of events for Black professionals in Boston this week.

1. JAZZ NIGHT Wednesday, September 7, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Come grab a drink and enjoy some live jazz featuring The Seba Molnar Quartet. SMQ brings you some of the best Jazz in town straight from the heart to the soul. A tasteful mix of old and new SMQ takes you on a musical journey with a range of influences!! Learn more here.

2. TRAP KARAOKE BOSTON Wednesday, September 7. 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2Chainz (also known by Tity Boi), is one-half of Playaz Circle, the rap duo formerly of Ludacris’ DTP Records. He is from College Park on the soufside of Atlanta, GA. His most successful single to date is the first single off of Playaz Circle’s debut album Supply and Demand “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil’ Wayne. 2Chainz, who is now signed to Def Jam, is currently working on building his own label imprint, T.R.U, The Real University.Learn more here.

7. LE DINER EN BLANCSaturday, September 9, 2017, 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Diner en Blanc concept began in Paris in 1988 and has since spread to more than 70 cities worldwide. This year’s Boston event, on Saturday, Sept. 9, will be the city’s fourth. Previous parties have been held at the Boston Children’s Museum’s waterfront terrace, on Boston City Hall Plaza, and at the Moakley Federal Courthouse. More than 2,500 people are expected to attend this year’s bash. Learn more here.

8. MELANGE DAY PARTYSaturday, September 9, 2017, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Celebrate your melanin with LiteWork Events and NYA.Boston as we present the Mélange Day Party! We’re bringing you a musical medley featuring a taste of the Diaspora; from Soca to Zouk, from Afrobeats to Trap… because Black is beautiful from all origins! Learn more here.

9. NSBE SUMMER SIZZLERSaturday, September 10, 2016, 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Join in for a day out at the park to network with other Boston professionals in the area, while enjoying complimentary food & drinks. Free food and drinks provided by NSBE. Grill masters have been waiting all summer to show off their skills, so come help us out and be the judge. Oh, and they will have your favorite board games, music, sports activities and gift card giveaways. Learn more here.

10. CAMBRIDGE CARNIVAL Sunday, September 10, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cambridge Carnival is a colorful and festive celebration rooted in African traditions. This free festival is celebrating 25 years this year and is considered a Cambridge Institution, and is the largest festival in Cambridge with thousands of attendees. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Participants can be seen as revelers masquerading through the streets in dazzling handmade costumes. Learn more here.

Brandie Chanel is the I DON'T DO CLUBS Influencer of Boston. She is a graduate of Howard University and is an accounting professional. She enjoys cooking new Buzzfeed recipes, finding new brunch hotspots, and traveling in her free time. Follow her @Brandeline on Instagram and TheBlackBostonian.com blog.